Hot Honey Popcorn Chicken Pressure Cooker Recipe
This crispy Hot Honey Popcorn Chicken made in the pressure cooker is tender inside, crunchy outside, and coated in a sweet-spicy glaze. A fast, flavorful dinner the whole family will love!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl for marinating chicken
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup Buttermilk to marinate
- 1 cup All-purpose flour for coating
- 0.5 cup Cornstarch for crispiness
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- Oil for frying
- ⅓ cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
Instructions
- Place chicken pieces in a bowl and pour in buttermilk. Mix well and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F.
- Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mix, pressing to coat well.
- Fry chicken in batches for 5–6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- In a saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer on low, stirring constantly.
- Drizzle sauce over fried chicken or toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.
Notes
Reheat leftovers in air fryer or toaster oven for best crispiness. Store in airtight container in fridge up to 4 days or freeze for future.